Unit
Notes - 1
1. Five types
of isolation:
Strict
isolation: (gown,
mask & gloves)
Used when
patient has contagious disease transmittable via contact or air
Enteric
isolation: (gown
& gloves)
Used when
patient has contagious disease transmittable via contact with feces
Respiratory
isolation: (mask
& gloves)
Used when
patient has contagious disease transmittable via air
Wound or skin
isolation: (gown
& gloves)
Used when
patient has contagious disease transmittable via contact